Its sort of felt like Groundhog Day for a pretty long time now, huh?
This year, take a moment to laugh on Groundhog Day 2026 while streaming the classic film of the same name.
The two leading lads — Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck — are both in agreement on how many more weeks of cold and slush we will have to ensure this year, with both groundhogs seeing their shadows predicting six more weeks of winter.
Regardless, the time to curl up and watch movies is now, while the weather is still chilly and both groundhogs have returned to their own hidey holes. There’s still time to celebrate, though; the 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day” is the perfect Feb. 2 movie night pick.
“Groundhog Day” follows Murray as Phil the weatherman reliving the same day — while reporting in the small Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney — over and over again, much to his dismay until he figures out a way to break the cycle. The hilarious movie also stars Andie MacDowell, Harold Ramis and Chris Elliott.
Here’s where to stream “Groundhog Day.”
How to watch “Groundhog Day”
The 1993 film is available to watch on Amazon Prime; there is no free streaming option. As of now, the film is not streaming on Netflix or Hulu.
So, what is Groundhog Day, anyway?
The celebration is a time-honored tradition in the US and Canada and marks the turning point between winter and spring, as dictated by a furry rodent.
Rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch folklore, if the groundhog sees his shadow upon popping out of his den, he will get spooked back down and the winter will continue for six more weeks. If he doesn’t see his shadow, the spring will arrive early.
While Phil may be the OG, he’s got competition because Chuck has a better track record at accurate predictions, having gotten it right 85% of the time, according to the Staten Island Zoo.
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